Guard Spec. in Pokémon Red & Blue
An item in Pokémon Red and Blue.
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Description
Blocks opposing stat-lowering status moves, but not stat drops from damaging moves. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
Short Effect
Blocks opposing stat-lowering status moves until your Pokémon is switched out.
Effect
Used in battle: Protects your active Pokémon from opposing status moves that lower its stats until it’s switched out. Stat drops from damaging moves can still occur.
Where to Find
Location details
Sold at the Celadon Department Store; also found in Victory Road.
More Battle Items
Dire Hit
Meant to raise the critical-hit ratio. A bug in Red and Blue lowers it instead. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
X Attack
Raises the ATTACK stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
X Defend
Raises the DEFENSE stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
X Speed
Raises the SPEED stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
X Accuracy
Makes the moves of a Pokémon in battle hit without fail. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
X Special
Raises the SPECIAL stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
